On the Education Beat
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, John Merrow, education correspondent for The PBS NewsHour and president of Learning Matters discusses education reporting, the influence of teachers, and changes...
25 Jan 201315min
Teaching 9/11
Meira Levinson, political philosopher at HGSE reflects on the challenges of teaching 9/11 in the classroom and how to explain these events as both a mother or teacher to children born after September ...
25 Jan 201319min
Growing Jim Henson’s Legacy
Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company, reflects on her father’s creation of the Muppets and the family company’s continuing impact on children’s learning with shows such as “Dinosaur Train” and ...
25 Jan 201311min
The Literary Life of Lois Lowry
In this edition of the Harvard EdCast, Lois Lowry, author of The Giver and Number the Stars discusses children's literature, reading, and her books (slowly) being made into movies.
25 Jan 201312min
The National Opinion on School Reform
Martin West, assistant professor of education at HGSE shares surprising new data on the public's perception of school reform.
25 Jan 201316min
Lawyer and Teacher
Martha L. Minow, dean of the Harvard Law School shares her thoughts on the convergence of education and law, her new book 'In Brown's Wake', and teaching a young Barack Obama.
25 Jan 201310min
Leaving No Child Behind
Marian Wright Edelman, president and founder of the Children's Defense Fund reflects on her work defending the cause of children, her life and leadership, and preparing for countless commencement spee...
25 Jan 201317min
Lisa henson edcast final
Lisa henson edcast final by Harvard Graduate School of Education
25 Jan 201311min
